Saturday, November 14, 2026

Abu Dhabi

Watch the flying taxi fly in Abu Dhabi

Tests before launching commercial flying taxi services in the UAE and the region Archer Aviation announced the successful test flight of its Midnight electric vertical takeoff (VTOL) in Abu Dhabi, a significant step that supports the company's plans to expand...

Abu Dhabi launches an ambitious five-year plan to promote prosperity and sustainability.

During the Abu Dhabi Infrastructure Summit 2025, the Abu Dhabi Projects and Infrastructure Centre unveiled the “Capital Projects Roadmap” during the second day of the summit. The Abu Dhabi Projects and Infrastructure Centre (ADPIC) unveiled the "Capital Projects Roadmap 2025-2029,"...

Abu Dhabi Infrastructure Summit puts spotlight on urban innovation

The inaugural edition of the Abu Dhabi Infrastructure Summit (ADIS 2025) kicked off yesterday under the theme “Future Cities: Reimagining Infrastructure for Better Lives,” with an ambitious agenda to reshape urban development. The first day of the Abu Dhabi Infrastructure...

Abu Dhabi schools enforce ban on phones, smartwatches

Abu Dhabi: Most public and private schools have begun strictly enforcing the ban on bringing mobile phones and smartwatches onto school premises. Both public and private schools in Abu Dhabi have issued warnings to students not to bring mobile phones...

MoHRE clarifies refund rules for domestic worker recruitment fees

Abu Dhabi: The Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MoHRE) has outlined the specific conditions under which domestic worker recruitment offices in the UAE are required to issue full or partial refunds to employers. MoHRE announced on its social media...

Abu Dhabi to roll out face-recognition technology for check-in across all hotels

Abu Dhabi will deploy face-recognition technology across all hotels for the safety of the visitors, residents and employees. The new system will “enhance guest verification processes,” and “simplify procedures and significantly reduce check-in time.” The facial recognition system captures and...

Abu Dhabi lifts minimum speed limit system of 120kmph on E311

Abu Dhabi on Monday announced the removal of the 120km/h minimum speed limit on Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Road, a key motorway connecting the capital with Dubai. Abu Dhabi Mobility, the emirate’s transport authority, said the decision aims to enhance...

New UAE Salary rule: WPS now mandatory for new worker categories

Abu Dhabi: In its latest update on its official website, the Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MOHRE) confirmed that the Wage Protection System (WPS) for domestic workers is the official electronic system adopted by the Ministry. It enables employers...

UAE’s new end-of-service savings scheme explained for employees

Abu Dhabi: The Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratization (MOHRE) has called on private sector companies to enroll in the Voluntary Savings Scheme, an alternative to the traditional end-of-service gratuity system. The initiative offers significant benefits to participating companies by...

Abu Dhabi to be first city in region to launch ‘Midnight’ air taxi

Abu Dhabi will be the first city in the region to operate US-based Archer Aviation’s ‘Midnight’ flying taxi in the region, it was announced on Thursday. ADA signed a deal with the US-based electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) manufacturer...

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